Meet the DWTS Season 10 Cast

Posted By: admin On: March 22, 2010 Comments: ( 0 )

Tomorrow’s the night!  Night 1 of Season 10 of Dancing with the Stars.  Night 1 will have us watching our new stars Cha Cha Cha’ing or Viennese Waltzing the night away. Who will come away a clear fan favorite and who is doomed to leave first?

Pamela Anderson
The veteran actress/ model/ Borat abduction target, 42, will soon be adding competitive dancing to her résumé. Rumors of America’s favorite Canadian lifeguard joining the cast have been swirling around the Internet for quite sometime, but now that it has been confirmed, we can all breathe easy and start explore a different topic: how Pam will keep her balance on the dance floor considering her famously oversized, ahem, assets.

Nicole Scherzinger
Best known as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls, the 31-year-old Scherzinger would seem to have a natural advantage on “DWTS” due to her extensive singing/dancing work. Now that her bandmates are moving on and she’s strapping on her dancing shoes, could this indicate that the Pussycat Dolls have made their last meow?

Kate Gosselin
The newly divorced reality star and mother of eight, Kate, 34, has fueled so many tabloid reports that she’s as recognizable to supermarket shoppers as Aunt Jemima. Now, she’ll be talked about for her dancing skills or — according to her — lack thereof. Will Jon be doing some heavy-duty babysitting on his own this season?

Chad Ochocinco
Every class needs a football player, and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco will soon be using his soft hands to cradle a dancing partner rather than a pigskin. Ochocinco joins the fast-growing ranks of NFL players who have competed in the dancing competition, including Warren Sapp and Jerry Rice. Born Chad Johnson, the colorful player legally changed his name to the Spanish words for “eight” and “five,” and recently announced he’d be changing it again to the Japanese words — so, get ready for Chad Hachi Go. Let’s just hope there’s a lot of room for name inscribing on that mirror-ball trophy.

Shannen Doherty
Like former co-stars Jennie Garth and Ian Ziering before her, “Beverly Hills, 90210″ alum Shannen Doherty, 38, will be leaving West Bev in the dust for “Dancing With the Stars.” The former Brenda Walsh spoke out publicly in 2007 against going on such shows, setting her up perfectly to continue a career-long tradition of rocking the boat. In semi-related news, Brian Austin Green continues to wait by the phone wearing a leotard and tap shoes.

Evan Lysacek
At the just-concluded Winter Olympics, this 24-year-old figure skater took home the gold; now, he’ll be trying to duplicate that success on the dance floor. Trading in his skates for dance shoes, Lysacek won’t be able to move quite as fast without the ice beneath him — but hey, at least he’ll be warmer.

Erin Andrews
Long beloved by sports fans for her brains, beauty and sideline-reporting skills, Andrews has spent her recent days making TV commercials and dealing with a bizarre peeping-Tom video. Forget about dancing — it will be weird just to see her without a microphone in her hand.

Buzz Aldrin
The original moonwalker, Aldrin was on the historic Apollo 11 mission and accompanied Neil Armstrong as they set foot on the moon. Now, he’s 80 years old and still active enough to think he can teach those other “DWTS” whippersnappers a thing or two. Something tells us it’s gonna take a lot more than Tang and powdered ice cream to get him through this one.

Aiden Turner
The British stud, best known for his role as Aidan Devane on “All My Children,” follows in the footsteps of other ABC soap stars like Kelly Monaco and Cameron Mathison on “DWTS.” A cameo in Spice Girl Geri Halliwell’s “Bag It Up” music video might give the 32-year-old a leg up on the competition.

Niecy Nash
The “Reno 911″ funnywoman has often branched out from acting, with her hosting duties on “Clean House” and her panelist gig on “The Insider.” Now, the 40-year-old comic actress will stretch her skills even further to see how she fares on the dance floor.

Jake Pavelka
It might have seemed like an odd choice to reveal the “DWTS” lineup during “The Bachelor,” but then the last contestant was announced: Jake. Between his search for love and now the dancing show, ABC is really taking care of the pilot.

Original story found here: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1632937/20100301/scherzinger__nicole.jhtml

Brooke Burke to Replace Samantha Harris

Posted By: admin On: March 9, 2010 Comments: ( 2 )

All I can say is its about time that Samantha Harris is gone.  It couldn’t have happened soon enough.  But Brooke Burke?

Did everyone see the new stars announced during The Bachelor?  Didn’t you think Melissa Rycroft did an excellent job as co-host?  She would have been my pick. What’s your thoughts?

Stay tuned for this season’s cast with updated couple’s photos as well as my weigh in for who could possibly win this season of Dancing with the Stars.

Season Premier!!

Posted By: admin On: September 22, 2009 Comments: ( 0 )

Well folks - I am having some personal issues and wasn’t able to blog, but I will be back shortly to give my insights and commentary that I know you are dying to hear. Stay tuned!!!

Holly Madison Injured and Shawn Johnson’s Stalker Arrested

Posted By: admin On: March 27, 2009 Comments: ( 1 )

Well it has been quite the week on Dancing with the Stars. Apparently little Shawn Johnson has a stalker, 34 year old Robert Michael O’Ryan, and he was arrested after Tuesday nights show. He had guns in his car, pictures of Shawn, love letters, duct tape, maps, and newspaper clippings.  He said Shawn spoke to him through the TV and ESP. Can we say PSYCHO? He pleaded not guilty today to stalking and carrying a loaded gun in a vehicle. Hmmmm…. Apparently Shawn’s parents had a restraining order out on him and got it extended. He is directed to stay more than 500 yards away from Shawn, her parents, and dance partner Mark Ballas. He jumped the  studio’s fence at Tuesdays taping and said he knew Shawn and was there to meet her, but after authorities determined that wasn’t the case, the guy said he was there to meet Steve-O. He also denied knowing the guy. Like I said, he pleaded not guilty and something tells me that won’t fly in court with all the stuff he had in his car. Trial date is set for April 27 and he faces 4 years in prison.

In other news, Holly Madision injured herself doing the Samba and now it is carrying over into this week so much so she couldn’t even attempt to do the Tango. Her side was in such “excruciating” pain that she had to stop practicing and visit the doctor. She does not have a broken rib and really nothing has been determined to be wrong with her. She is on pain meds however as she couldn’t even move. Her future on Dancing with the Stars is now in question as she is in a lot of pain. I’m sure she will be back especially if she is on pain meds. Who doesn’t like pain meds? LOL!

So Many Injuries…So Little Time

Posted By: admin On: March 22, 2009 Comments: ( 0 )

So we’ve dealt with the Jewel and Nancy O’dell drama. Then we’ve got the Steve-O fiasco and a little bit of the Gilles Marini shoulder drama. Now add Steve Wozniak to the mix. Oh we knew it was bound to happen to old, out of shape, Steve Wozniak, didn’t we? The word is that Steve took a ride in the ambulance and it is a leg injury, possibly the hamstring…and he is walking with a limp. Here’s his mug (which was put up on the Woz.org website and has since been removed..hmmmmm):

He is wearing his trademark black shoes, black socks, shorts, and white legs so we know he was at a dancing rehearsal. LOL!

Regarding Steve-O, there is conflicting reports about whether he was cleared to compete for this week. If it were to happen, his clearing would have came on Thursday after his doctor’s appointment. He was not to practice until his doctor cleared him. So, we’ll see if he as well as the other Steve is on the show this week. Stay tuned for my injury reports from www.starsdancingontv.com. With the way this season is going, there will probably be many more reports.

The Bachelor’s Rejectee Now a DWTS Contestant?

Posted By: admin On: March 8, 2009 Comments: ( 0 )

If anyone watches the Bachelor like I do, you are familiar with the latest drama that surrounds it with Bachelor, Jason, choosing Melissa Rycroft and even proposing to her only to dump her on TV and choosing the girl he sent away. Melissa was obviously pissed and heart broken.

Well, according to People magazine, Melissa will be the newest replacement for Nancy O’dell on Dancing with the Stars. Of course this information is not confirmed yet and we won’t know for sure until tomorrow night when the show premiers, but I’m guessing that ABC chose this last minute replacement from their own pool of shows because well, it is easy access.

Melissa has a background as a cheerleader and has had ballet training so it won’t be very difficult to fill Nancy’s shoes in such a short time. If she is on the show, she will be partnered with Tony Dovolani.

I’m excited for Melissa - she’ll be able to take her frustrations out on the dance floor and her personality is a little firecracker which is exactly what this show needs. What are your thoughts?

Jewel and Nancy O’dell OUT Just 3 Days Before Premier

Posted By: admin On: March 6, 2009 Comments: ( 0 )

Yep, it’s true! Jewel and Nancy O’dell are out of the Dancing with the Stars competition before it even starts. They’ve both been training for a month and to be out 3 days prior to the start of the show must be devastating.

Jewel really wanted to do this with her hubby Ty before they settled down and had a family. It looks like she won’t have her chance to bond with her hubby this season. There is always next season, Jewels! Her knee injury is actually more serious. Jewel has tibia fractures in both her legs and has resorted to crutches to get around. She hopes to come back and sing on the show and even compete in the future.

This is the first we’ve heard about Nancy O’dell having injuries. She apparently tore her meniscus and will require knee surgery.  Wow - Tony Dovolani must have worked her to death. LOL!

Replacements haven’t been announced and won’t be until Monday’s premier show. There is already rumors spreading that Hugh Heffner’s ex and former “The Girl’s Next Door” reality star, Holly Madison will replace Jewel. No word on who if anyone will replace Nancy at this late in the game.

Producers are rethinking the strenuous training that the stars have to go through and are thinking of setting standards in place so that the stars don’t over do it. Well duh! Shouldn’t this have been in place since day 1?  It is strange that the young ones are getting injured - I guess it is probably because they can push it harder and tend to overdo it.

So - let the DRAMA begin. You know ABC will be milking this drama from the get-go. Did we expect anything different? I’m just not sure how anyone can get up to speed in 3 days when the others have had a full month to prepare their first dance. Doesn’t quite seem fair does it?  Let me know your thoughts!

The Dancing with the Stars Curse

Posted By: admin On: February 28, 2009 Comments: ( 1 )

First it was Jewel with her injured knees and now it is Gilles Marini. He is injured with a pulled groin..oooouuuch! Gilles, I’m not sure who you are, but a pulled groin hurts. I know. I’ve done it and I’m sure it hurts even more if you are a guy.

“It’s like you dance with a knife next to your thing,” Gilles, who played studly Dante in the Sex and the City movie, says of his injury. “It keeps stabbing me.”

Gilles visited the doctor and he is on anti-inflammatory meds which will allow him to dance on March 9.

With that said - who’s next? I’m guessing it won’t be dare devil Steve-O. If it is, his 9 lives  might expire on him. I’m not sure how much more his body can take. Speaking of Steve-O, Lacey is calling him a dark horse and said he will shock a lot of people. I’m not convinced until I see it.

So, what do you think? Who will be injured next? Will Denise break a nail? Will Edyta poke another eye out? Will Shawn Johnson kick Mark Ballas in the face as she cartwheels across the stage? One can only hope!

Jewel Injured; Cheryl Burke goes Solo

Posted By: admin On: February 26, 2009 Comments: ( 2 )

We’re already starting our injuries and the season hasn’t even begun. Jewel had to see her hubby’s knee doctor to determine what was wrong with her knees. Doctor said she has tendonitis in her knees and must start meds (steroids) pronto to bring down the swelling.

She also is required to stay off her feet for a few days and not rehearse with partner Dmitry Chaplin. Apparently Jewel and Dmitry have the Cha Cha Cha as their first dance of the season.

Jewel is concerned that she might not be able to dance at all (more negativity from Jewel?), but is trying to do what she can to pass the time like practice the dance moves in her head. She assures us that she is in it for the long haul.

In other news, Cheryl Burke shot her first solo cover for TV Guide. She is showing off her new sexy look. Apparently she lost some weight. Remember all that talk about how she put on weight and she said she didn’t really put on THAT much. Well apparently she lost some of that and is dawning a new sexy bod! She also has a new boyfriend some model beaux which is even more reason to lose weight, right?

Look for both Jewel and Cheryl in a few weeks when the new season of Dancing with the Stars begins. We can hardly wait!

Jewel’s Blog

Posted By: admin On: February 23, 2009 Comments: ( 3 )

Jewel has posted on her blogs lots and lots of mishaps with Dancing with the Stars. It seems she is giving us the glimpse of DWTS’ negative side. Does that mean Jewel is a negative person? I don’t know - you be the judge. Here are some snippets of Jewel’s DWTS mishaps….

“I have 11 blisters and tears on my feet after two days of dancing. I guess I have very soft and tender feet or something, but my dance shoes are eating my feet alive. The entire left side of my pinky toe has been torn off; it’s just gross. I hope I can keep them taped up enough to keep dancing on them. Speaking of dancing, it’s soooooo hard! I look like such a fool, I can’t even tell you.”

“I had a “Title Shoot” day where they made me wear the costumes Brooke Burke wore last year. Um, humiliating! I am no Brooke Burke, and it was pretty horrifying seeing my pale skin poured into the skimpy costume. It’s little more than underwear someone took a BeDazzler to and went crazy!”

“Speaking of awkward, before the shoot, I was put into a little room with a very nice woman. She explained to me that I would be taking my clothes off while she spray tanned me. A complete stranger! I thought the tanning bed was bad!  There I was in a stark white room with fluorescent office lights with a total stranger spray tanning my entire body with a little spray pump thingy. I wanted to DIE.”

“Next I went into hair and make up, and the make up artist (who is very good) asked if she could “clean up my eyebrows” “Sure,” I said. “Just don’t make them disappear.”
Well, the next thing I know, I look up and there is a hole in my left eyebrow! I don’t know what happened or what she was thinking, but she tweezed a hole in it and I wanted to cry. I was an orange, one eye-browed little chick singer all gussied up in an orange and yellow feathered glorified bikini. It had little feathers all over it. I looked like a slutty Big Bird, I swear to God.”

Last but not least, here is Jewel’s blog if you want to follow her ramblings. I have added it to the right hand side for easy access.